Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike
The strike killed Amal Khalil, who worked for a Lebanese newspaper.
Lebanon鈥檚 president, Joseph Aoun, has accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists in the country, a day after another reporter, Amal鈥疜halil, was killed in an Israeli attack. A freelance photographer who was with her, Zeinab鈥疐araj, was injured. Rescue teams were also reportedly blocked from reaching the scene. The Israeli military has denied targeting journalists or blocking access for rescuers. We get more details from our correspondent and speak to Lebanese journalists about the risks they face while covering conflict.
Riot鈥憈rained police will be sent to beaches in France as part of a new deal with the UK aimed at stopping illegal migrant crossings of the English Channel. We speak to our correspondent, who has been reporting from the north coast of France.
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Presenter: James Reynolds
(Photo: Mourners carry the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Wednesday, during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, 23 April, 2026. Credit: Aziz Taher/Reuters)
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